Operational technology cybersecurity is an emerging industry due to the life-threatening consequences of compromised systems. The biggest question operations managers need to ask themselves is: What does a bad day look like, and how can I detect it coming? On today's podcast, we highlight Dragos and cutting-edge solutions to mitigate the risk of operational technology compromise.

Conversation Highlights:
[01:15] Discussing ChatGPT article
[02:47] Introducing our guest, Jason Christopher
[03:47] Differences in IT and OT
[05:57] The largest OT breach to date
[09:19] How OT security systems have evolved over the last 10 years
[11:20] The catalyst for the adoption of another layer of OT security
[14:13] How would Dragos advise a new CEO concerned about OT security
[19:35]  Which industry will be the next one to adopt this technology
[24:04] Where Dragos has thwarted attacks
[26:28] How cloud enters the OT conversation
[27:40] Consulting with Dragos
[30:22] Introducing IIOT
[31:52] IOT within the food industry
[33:33] Where the industry is going
[36:11] Government regulations in OT security
[38:02] Jason's message to the world
[39:01] Getting in touch with Dragos
[40:53] Closing thoughts

Notable Quotes:

• "So prevention is ideal; detection is a must. I'd further qualify detection without response is probably of little value, right?" Jason Christopher [13:24]
• "If it looks and feels like a maintenance event, when would you ever know it's a cyber event?" Jason Christopher [28:59]

Mentioned Links:
ChatGPT Article- https://www.reuters.com/technology/chatgpt-maker-openai-says-it-is-doubling-down-preventing-ai-going-rogue-2023-07-05/
Dragos- https://www.dragos.com/
DISC Registration- https://hub.dragos.com/disc-2023

Connect With Jason Christopher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdchristopher/

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